ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today attended President Donald Trump’s event at the UPS freight hub in Hapeville, Georgia, during which President Trump announced his plans to introduce policies that seek to expedite transportation projects in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones Attends President Trump’s Event to Announce Transportation Initiatives in Georgia”
Rep. Vernon Jones to Participate in President Trump’s Roundtable Discussion on Law Enforcement and Community Relations
ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) will visit the White House to meet with President Donald Trump and participate in the president’s roundtable discussion on law enforcement and community relations today, Monday, July 13, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones to Participate in President Trump’s Roundtable Discussion on Law Enforcement and Community Relations”
Rep. Vernon Jones Issues Statement on Atlanta City Council Police Reform Efforts, Use of Force Ordinance
ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today issued the following statement regarding the Atlanta City Council’s recent adoption of a local ordinance which would amend the Atlanta Police Department’s procedures to incorporate various alternatives to use of force: Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones Issues Statement on Atlanta City Council Police Reform Efforts, Use of Force Ordinance”
Rep. Vernon Jones Issues Statement on House Bill 426
ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today issued the following statement in response to the final passage of House Bill 426 on Tuesday, June 23, 2020:
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Rep. Vernon Jones Supports Lt. Governor’s Hate Crimes Proposal
ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today announced his support for Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan’s proposed hate crimes legislation, which Lt. Gov. Duncan announced during a press conference today. Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones Supports Lt. Governor’s Hate Crimes Proposal”